« Violence or physical abuse in the workplace is never appropriate and the union condemns any such conduct, » the actors union says
SAG-AFTRA has now weighed in on Will Smith’s slap of Chris Rock at the Oscars, calling his actions “unacceptable.” The union additionally says it has been in contact with the Academy and ABC about the incident and “will work to ensure this behavior is appropriately addressed, adding that it does not comment on any pending member disciplinary process. “As the union representing presenters and other performers working on the Oscars, SAG-AFTRA is focused on ensuring our members always work in a safe environment. Violence or physical abuse in the workplace is never appropriate and the union condemns any such conduct,” the union said in a statement. “The incident involving Will Smith and Chris Rock at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable.
